Energy Resources (Easy)
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
Coal
Oil
Wind
Natural Gas
Answer explanation
Wind is a renewable energy resource because it is generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished. In contrast, coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels that deplete over time.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource?
Solar
Biomass
Geothermal
Coal
Answer explanation
Coal is a nonrenewable resource because it forms over millions of years from decomposed plants and cannot be replenished on a human timescale. In contrast, solar, biomass, and geothermal are renewable resources.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do we call energy sources that can be replaced quickly and naturally?
Renewable resources
Fossil fuels
Batteries
Nuclear waste
Answer explanation
Energy sources that can be replaced quickly and naturally are called renewable resources. Unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form, renewable resources like solar and wind energy are sustainable and replenished naturally.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which energy source is made from plants, food waste, and other living things?
Biomass
Oil
Uranium
Coal
Answer explanation
Biomass is an energy source derived from organic materials like plants and food waste, making it the correct choice. In contrast, oil, uranium, and coal are fossil fuels or minerals, not derived from living things.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main reason fossil fuels are nonrenewable is because:
They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.
They are found only in certain countries.
They are used mainly for transportation.
They are inexpensive to extract.
Answer explanation
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly, making their supply limited compared to the rate at which we consume them.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these resources is used in solar panels?
Wind
Sunlight
Uranium
Oil
Answer explanation
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Therefore, the correct resource used in solar panels is sunlight, as it is the primary energy source for their operation.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do we call harmful gases released when fossil fuels are burned?
Vitamins
Greenhouse gases
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Answer explanation
Harmful gases released from burning fossil fuels are primarily known as greenhouse gases. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, contribute to global warming and climate change.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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